CEE Research

Anandu Gopakumar Nair and Maryam Salehi

Research reveals hidden risks from plastic-coated fertilizers in soil

A study by Mizzou Engineering researchers focuses on the microplastic pollution generated by polymer-coated, control-release fertilizers, highlighting the need for biodegradable alternatives.
Associate Professor Feng “Frank” Xiao

Mizzou researchers discover simple solution to break down forever chemicals

The answer to removing PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” may be in your fishbowl.
From left: Bill Buttlar, Punyaslok Rath, Nandita Gettu, Anneliese Owor

Mizzou Civil Engineers receive High Value Research Award  

Researchers from the Missouri Center for Transportation Innovation (MCTI) accepted a High Value Research Award for their work in sustainable pavements. 
From left, Linlin Zhang, Tanner Muturi and Neema Jakisa Owor

Mizzou civil engineering students shine at Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting 

Four civil engineering PhD students attended the conference presenting their research around improvements in transportation and safety. Two of the students received an award for their co-authored work.
Building collapse compared to model

Planning ahead of a collapse

Mizzou Engineer Sarah Orton is analyzing patterns in falling debris to halt building collapses and prevent fatalities.
Dr. Yazdani-ASME Award

Mizzou Engineer honored as ASME Rising Star

Hessam Yazdani, an associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Missouri, has been recognized by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) with a certificate acknowledging his distinguished achievements in engineering mechanics.
Oliver Giraldo-Londoño

Giraldo-Londoño awarded Haythornthwaite Research Initiation Grant

Oliver Giraldo-Londoño received one of five Haythornthwaite Research Initiation Grants from the (ASME) Applied Mechanics Division.

Gema Diaz Bukvic in Maria Fidalgo's lab

Filtering out forever chemicals

Mizzou Engineers secured an EPA grant to pursue an innovative method to remove PFAS from water and degrade the chemicals.
Bill Buttlar and Punya Rath examine rubber-modified asphalt in the Mizzou Asphalt Pavement and Innovation Lab in Lafferre Hall.

Where rubber meets the road

Mizzou researchers are devising a way to demonstrate how rubber-based asphalt reduces greenhouse emissions.
Maryam Salehi and graduate student Anandu Gopakumar Nair investigate filter properties in her lab in Lafferre Hall.

Designing a better water filter

Mizzou researcher Maryam Salehi is developing a fabric-like filter to remove tiny plastics and lead from drinking water.